ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT INTERFACE FOR A LUGGAGE RACK AND LUGGAGE RACK ASSEMBLY

Abstract

TITLE: ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT INTERFACE FOR A LUGGAGE RACK AND LUGGAGE RACK ASSEMBLY The invention relates to an attachment interface (100) for an accessory on a luggage rack. The attachment interface comprises: a platform (102) having first and second longitudinal sections (108, 110) opposed in a transverse direction and connected to each other by at least one transverse section (112); a clipping means (120) comprising at least one first hook (122) arranged on the first longitudinal section (108) and at least one second hook (124) arranged on the second longitudinal section (110), at least one of the first and second hooks being a pivoting hook (124P) mounted to pivot on the platform between a closed and an open position; an actuating means (140) for the pivoting hook from its closed position to its open position; and a locking means. (150) of the swivel hook,at least one locking stop (160) in longitudinal translation. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Figure 1,

Description

Title of the invention: FIXING INTERFACE FROM AN ACCESSORY ON A LUGGAGE RACK AND LUGGAGE RACK SET TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of bicycle carrying systems. The invention relates in particular to an interface for attaching an accessory to a luggage rack, and to a luggage rack assembly equipped with an attachment interface. TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Various bicycle accessories exist, such as carrying devices like panniers, baskets, trunks, trunk bags, or child seats, which are attached to the front or rear rack of the bicycle. Typically, a front or rear rack comprises side bars and at least one crossbar connecting the two side bars.

[0003] Removable mounting interfaces exist that are configured to be attached to the clip-on accessory and include a means for clipping directly onto the side and / or crossbars of the luggage rack. However, such mounting interfaces generally have a complex geometry and do not allow the accessory to be securely attached to the luggage rack, i.e., they do not prevent the accessory from loosening or even detaching from the luggage rack while the bicycle is in use, nor do they prevent the accessory from being stolen when the bicycle is not in use.

[0004] There is a need for a removable fixing interface allowing the attachment of accessories in a quick and secure manner on a luggage rack of substantially standard dimensions with a large carrying volume. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention offers a solution to the problems mentioned above, by proposing a fixing interface with a particular geometry.

[0006] A first aspect of the invention relates to an interface for attaching an accessory to a luggage rack, the attachment interface comprising: - a platform comprising a first and a second longitudinal section opposed to each other in a transverse direction, and connected to each other by at least one transverse section, - a clipping means comprising at least one first hook arranged on the first longitudinal section, and at least one second hook arranged on the second longitudinal section, at least one of the first and second The hook is a pivoting hook mounted movably on the platform, pivoting between a closed and an open position. - a means of actuating the pivoting hook from its closed position to its open position, - a means of locking the swivel hook in its closed position - at least one longitudinal translation stop for the platform.

[0007] The fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention, thanks to the presence of at least one pivoting hook attached to an actuating means, allows the fastening interface to be installed and removed directly onto the bars of a luggage rack. Furthermore, the presence of a locking means for the pivoting hook allows the fastening interface to be securely locked onto the luggage rack and separates the installation / removal function from the locking function of the fastening interface relative to the luggage rack. In addition, the presence of a longitudinal translation stop limits the translational movement of the fastening interface relative to the luggage rack, in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction.

[0008] According to a first embodiment of the clipping means for the fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention, the first and second hooks of the clipping means each have a concave face oriented in opposite directions to each other, along the transverse direction. The concave face corresponds to the curved, recessed surface of the hook which is intended to come into contact with a transverse or lateral bar of the luggage rack.

[0009] According to a second embodiment of the means for clipping the fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention: - the first and second hooks of the clipping means each have a concave face oriented in the same direction relative to each other, along the transverse direction, and - the fixing interface includes at least one stop to block transverse translation of the platform.

[0010] According to a particular example of the clipping means for the fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention, the first and second hooks of the clipping means are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction. This feature optimizes the positioning of the fastening interface relative to the luggage rack in the transverse direction.

[0011] According to another particular example of the clipping means for the fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention, the clipping means comprises two first hooks and two second hooks, whereby the first hooks are fixed hooks and the second hooks are pivoting hooks. Such This feature allows all the pivoting hooks and the actuation means to be arranged on the same side of the platform, i.e. on the second lateral section of the platform, and thus facilitates the actuation of the pivoting hooks by the actuation means.

[0012] Advantageously, the actuating means includes a handle attached to each pivoting hook of the clipping means. This feature allows all the pivoting hooks to be actuated synchronously by the handle of the actuating means. Furthermore, the synchronization of the pivoting hooks allows all the pivoting hooks to be locked synchronously by the locking means.

[0013] Preferably, the locking means is arranged on one of the longitudinal sections of the platform. This feature facilitates access to the locking means of the mounting interface when it is in the position mounted on the luggage rack.

[0014] Advantageously, the mounting interface comprises at least one pair of two longitudinal translational locking stops for the platform, spaced apart along a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction. Such a feature makes it possible to block the translational movement of the mounting interface relative to the luggage rack along the longitudinal direction, in both directions.

[0015] A second aspect of the invention relates to an interface for attaching an accessory to a luggage rack, the attachment interface comprising: - a platform comprising a first and a second longitudinal section opposed to each other in a transverse direction, and connected to each other by at least one transverse section, - a clipping means comprising at least a first hook arranged on the first longitudinal section, and at least a second hook arranged on the second longitudinal section, at least one of the first or second hooks being a sliding hook mounted to move in translation on the platform, in the transverse direction, between a wide and a narrow position, and - a means of locking the sliding hook from its extended position to its extended position.

[0016] The fastening interface according to the second aspect of the invention, thanks to the presence of at least one sliding hook, allows the fastening interface to be installed and removed directly onto the bars of a luggage rack, adapting to the dimensions of the luggage rack and more particularly to the distance between two longitudinal or transverse bars of the luggage rack. Furthermore, the presence of a means The sliding hook locking mechanism allows the mounting interface to be securely locked onto the luggage rack.

[0017] According to a first embodiment of the clipping means for the fastening interface according to the second aspect of the invention, the first and second hooks of the clipping means each have a concave face oriented in opposite directions to each other, along the transverse direction. The concave face corresponds to the curved, recessed surface of the hook which is intended to come into contact with a transverse or lateral bar of the luggage rack.

[0018] According to a second embodiment of the means for clipping the fastening interface according to the second aspect of the invention: - the first and second hooks of the clipping means each have a concave face oriented transversely in the same direction relative to each other, along the transverse direction, and - the fixing interface includes at least one stop to block transverse translation of the platform.

[0019] According to a particular example of the clipping means for the fastening interface according to the second aspect of the invention, the first and second hooks of the clipping means are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction. This feature optimizes the positioning of the fastening interface relative to the luggage rack in the transverse direction.

[0020] According to another particular example of the clipping means of the fastening interface according to the second aspect of the invention, the clipping means comprises two pairs of a first and a second hooks according to which each of the first and second hooks are sliding hooks.

[0021] Advantageously, the mounting interface includes at least one stop to prevent longitudinal translation of the platform. Such a feature makes it possible to maintain the mounting interface in position on the luggage rack and to prevent any translational movement in a longitudinal direction.

[0022] Preferably, the fastening interface has the following characteristics: - Each sliding hook of the clipping mechanism includes an extension comprising a first part arranged against the platform and provided with a fixing hole, and - The locking mechanism includes: • a transverse guide slot arranged in the platform, and • a clamping screw received in the guide slot and in the fixing hole of the sliding hook.

[0023] Advantageously, the fastening interface has the characteristics described in the preceding paragraph and the following characteristics: - the clipping means comprises at least one pair of a first and a second hook, of which at least one of the first and second hooks of the pair is a sliding hook, the first and second hooks of the pair being arranged transversely opposite each other and each comprising an extension including: • a first section arranged against the platform, and • a second part perpendicular to the first part and comprising a through hole, and - the fixing interface includes a means for actuating the sliding hook from its extended position to its extended position, comprising an adjustment screw received in the through hole of the first hook and in the through hole of the second hook.

[0024] Such a feature allows the distance between the two hooks of the same pair to be adjusted by tightening or loosening the adjusting screw of the actuating means associated with the pair of hooks. Furthermore, in the case where the pair comprises two sliding hooks, such a feature allows the two sliding hooks of the pair to be actuated synchronously by the adjusting screw of the actuating means, thus ensuring the transverse centering of the hooks relative to the platform.

[0025] A third aspect of the invention relates to a luggage rack assembly comprising: - a luggage rack comprising a first longitudinal bar and a second longitudinal bar connected to each other by at least one transverse bar, - a first fixing interface according to the first or second aspect of the invention, mounted on the luggage rack and according to which the first and second hooks of the clipping means are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal bars of the luggage rack.

[0026] According to a particular example of the luggage rack assembly according to the third aspect of the invention, it comprises a second fixing interface according to the first or second aspect of the invention mounted on the first fixing interface and according to which the first and second hooks of the clipping means of the second fixing interface are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal sections of the first fixing interface.

[0027] According to a variant of the particular example of the luggage rack assembly according to the third aspect of the invention described in the preceding paragraph, the first fixing interface is according to the second aspect of the invention and the second fixing interface is according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0028] Advantageously, the luggage rack assembly according to the third aspect of the invention includes an accessory mounted on the fixing interface according to the first or second aspect of the invention.

[0029] The invention and its various applications will be better understood upon reading the following description and examining the accompanying figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0030] Other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description, illustrated by the figures in which: - Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a luggage rack assembly comprising a luggage rack and a fixing interface according to a first aspect of the invention in which the fixing interface includes a clipping means according to a first embodiment; - Fig. 2 is a front view of the luggage rack assembly according to Fig. 1; - Fig. 3 is a front view of the fastening interface according to the first aspect of the invention comprising a clipping means according to a second embodiment; - Fig. 3A is a perspective view of a luggage rack assembly including the attachment interface according to Fig. 3 partially clipped to the luggage rack and to which an accessory is attached; - Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a luggage rack assembly comprising a luggage rack and a fixing interface according to a second aspect of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Various embodiments of the invention are described in detail below, with reference to the accompanying drawings. These examples illustrate the features and advantages of the invention.

[0032] Unless otherwise specified, the same element appearing on different figures has a unique reference.

[0033] For the purposes of understanding the invention, the vertical, longitudinal, and transverse orientations will be adopted according to the V, L, T coordinate system shown in the figures, whose longitudinal axis L and transverse axis T extend in a horizontal plane. The first longitudinal section towards the second longitudinal section of the platform of the fastening interface is oriented along the transverse axis T of the VLT coordinate system.

[0034] Figures 1 and 2 represent a set of luggage racks 10 comprising: - a luggage rack 30, and - a 100 fixing interface according to a first aspect of the invention.

[0035] The luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 as shown in [Fig. 1] is a rear luggage rack 30 comprising: - a first longitudinal bar 32 and a second longitudinal bar 34 opposed to each other along the transverse direction T, - two transverse bars 36 parallel to each other and connecting the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 to each other at their ends to form a rectangular frame, and - a central crossbar 37 arranged between the two crossbars 36 along the longitudinal direction L.

[0036] According to another example of the luggage rack 30, not shown, the luggage rack comprises only two longitudinal bars 32, 34 and two transverse bars 36 (no central transverse bar).

[0037] The luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 as shown in [Fig.2] is a front luggage rack 30 comprising: - a first longitudinal bar 32 and a second longitudinal bar 34 opposed to each other along the transverse direction T, - two parallel transverse bars 36 connecting the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 to each other, the longitudinal bars 32, 34 and the transverse bars 36 being crossed and forming a grid, and - a peripheral bar 38 surrounding and closing the grid formed by the longitudinal and transverse bars 32, 34, 36.

[0038] The fastening interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, comprises: - a platform 102 comprising an upper face 102A and a lower face 102B opposite each other along the vertical direction V, the platform 102 comprising: • a first longitudinal section 108 and a second longitudinal section 110 opposed to each other along the transverse direction T, and • two transverse sections 112 connecting the first and second longitudinal sections 108, 110 to each other at their ends to form a rectangular frame, - a 120 clipping means comprising: • two first hooks 122 each arranged on the first longitudinal section 108, each first hook 122 is fixed relative to the platform 202, and • two second hooks 124 each arranged on the second longitudinal section 110, each second hook 124 is a swivel hook 124P, mounted movably on the platform 102, pivoting between a closed and an open position. • an actuation means 140 for moving each pivoting hook 124P from its closed position to its open position, • a locking means 150 (visible in Figures 2 and 3) for each pivoting hook 124P in its closed position and arranged in the second longitudinal section 110 of the platform 102, and • two locking stops 160 in longitudinal translation of the platform 102 extending along the vertical direction V from the lower face 102B of the platform 102.

[0039] According to a particular example of the platform 102 as shown in [Fig. 1], the platform 102 further comprises a central transverse section 113 arranged between the two other transverse sections 112, along the longitudinal direction L.

[0040] According to another embodiment of the clipping means 120, not shown, the clipping means 120 comprises a single first fixed hook 122 and a single second hook 124 corresponding to a pivoting hook 124P.

[0041] As shown in figures 1 to 3, the clipping means 120 comprises two pairs of a first and a second hook 122, 124 according to which the first and second hooks 122, 124 of the same pair are arranged opposite each other, along the transverse direction T.

[0042] Each of the first and second hooks 122, 124 has a concave face 126 corresponding to the curved hollow surface of the hook.

[0043] According to a first embodiment of the clipping means 120 for the fastening interface 100 as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the concave face 126 of each first hook 122 is oriented in the opposite direction to that of the concave face 126 of each second hook 124, along the transverse direction T. According to a first variant as shown in [Fig. 1], the concave face 126 of the first hook 122 is arranged opposite the concave face 126 of the second hook 124 of the same pair of hooks. According to a second variant as shown in [Fig. 3], the concave face 126 of the first hook 122 is not arranged opposite the concave face 126 of the second hook 124 of the same pair of hooks.

[0044] According to a second embodiment of the clipping means 120 of the fastening interface 100 as shown in [Fig.3]: - the concave face 126 of each first hook 122 is oriented in the opposite direction to that of the concave face 126 of each second hook 124, along the transverse direction T, and - the two locking stops 160 are locking stops in longitudinal translation and in transverse translation of the platform 102.

[0045] Advantageously, according to the second example as shown in [Fig.3], each locking stop 160 is arranged on the side of the concave face 126 of the pivoting hook 124P and away from the pivoting hook along the transverse direction T by a distance greater than or substantially equal to the diameter of the longitudinal bar 32, 34 of the luggage rack.

[0046] Advantageously, each swivel hook 124P includes an elastic return means, such as a torsion spring, configured to return the swivel hook 124P to its closed position.

[0047] Advantageously, as shown in figures 1 to 3, the actuation means 140 comprises a handle 142 integral with the two pivoting hooks 124P of the clipping means 220.

[0048] Advantageously, as shown in figures 1 to 3, the locking means 150 comprises a lock (not shown) actuated by a key 154 through a lock 152.

[0049] Advantageously, as shown in figures 1, 2 and 3, the fixing interface 102 comprises a pair of two locking stops 160 in longitudinal translation of the platform 102 spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction L.

[0050] In the mounted position of the mounting interface 100 on the luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 as shown in Figures 1 and 2: - the lower face 102B of the platform 102 is arranged opposite the longitudinal and transverse bars 32, 34, 36 of the luggage rack 30, - the first hooks 122 of the clipping means 120 are fixed to the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 such that the concave face 126 of the first hooks 122 bears against the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30, and - the second hooks 124 of the clipping means 120 are fixed to the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30 according to which the concave face 126 of the second hooks 124 is in contact with the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30.

[0051] The distance between the first and second longitudinal sections 108, 110 of the platform 102 of the fixing interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention corresponds to the distance between the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 of the luggage rack, along the longitudinal direction L.

[0052] The luggage rack assembly 10 further comprises an accessory 40 (an example of which is shown in [Fig. 3A]) having an upper face 40A and a lower face 40B opposite each other. The mounting interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention comprises mounting holes (not shown) distributed on the upper face 102A of the platform 102. As shown in [Fig. 3A], in In the mounted position of the accessory 40 on the fixing interface 100, the lower face 40B of the accessory 40 is fixed to the fixing interface 100 by a fixing means such as screws arranged in the fixing holes of the fixing interface 100.

[0053] A method for mounting the fastening interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention on the luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 comprises the following steps: - positioning of the fixing interface 100 above the luggage rack 10 so that the first longitudinal section 108 of the platform 102 is arranged on the side of the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 and the second longitudinal section 110 of the platform 102 is arranged on the side of the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, - inclination of the fixing interface 100 relative to the longitudinal axis L such that the first longitudinal section 108 of the platform 102 is away from the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 and the second longitudinal section 110 of the platform 102 is closer to the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, - installation of the first fixed hooks 122 of the clipping means 120 on the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 so that the first longitudinal bar 32 is received in the first hooks 122 (step shown in [Fig.3A]), - pivoting of the fixing interface 100 relative to the first longitudinal bar 32 so as to bring the second hooks 124 of the clipping means 120 closer to the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, and - support of the second longitudinal section 110 of the platform 102 of the fixing interface 100 against the luggage rack 30 until the second hooks 124 corresponding to pivoting hooks 124P are clipped onto the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30: the pivoting hooks 124P move between their closed position and their open position in contact with the second longitudinal bar 34 and when the second longitudinal bar 34 is totally received in the pivoting hooks 124P, the pivoting hooks 124P return to their closed position thanks to the presence of the elastic return means.

[0054] The assembly method may include an additional step, after the clipping step, of locking the swivel hooks 124P by the locking means 150 by inserting and turning the key 154 in the lock 152.

[0055] A method for dismantling the fastening interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention with respect to the luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 comprises the following steps: - actuation of the handle 142 of the actuation means 140 until the swivel hooks 124P of the clipping means 120 are released relative to the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, - pivoting of the fixing interface 100 relative to the first longitudinal bar 32 so as to move the second hooks 124 of the clipping means 120 away from the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, and - removal of the first fixed hooks 122 of the clipping means 120 relative to the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30.

[0056] The disassembly process may include an additional step, before the step of actuation of the handle 142, of unlocking the pivoting hooks 124P by the locking means 150 by inserting and turning the key 154 in the lock 152.

[0057] Fig. 4 represents a luggage rack assembly 10 comprising: - a luggage rack 30, and - a fixing interface 200 according to a second aspect of the invention.

[0058] The luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 as shown in [Fig.4] is a front or rear luggage rack 30 comprising a first longitudinal bar 32 and a second longitudinal bar 34 opposed to each other in the transverse direction T, and at least one transverse bar 36 (not shown) and connecting the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 together.

[0059] The fastening interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention, as shown in [Fig. 4], comprises: - a platform 202 comprising an upper face 202A and a lower face 202B opposite each other in the vertical direction, the platform 202 comprising: • a first longitudinal section 208 and a second longitudinal section 210 opposed to each other along the transverse direction T, the first and second longitudinal sections 208, 210 each being in the form of a cylindrical bar, and • two transverse sections 212 connecting the first and second longitudinal sections 208, 210 to each other at their ends to form a rectangular frame, the transverse sections 212 each being in the form of an adjustment plate 214, - a 220 clipping means comprising: • two first hooks 222 each arranged on the first longitudinal section 208, and • two second hooks 224 each arranged on the second longitudinal section 210, each second hook 224 is a sliding hook 224C mounted movable in translation on the platform 202, along the transverse direction T, between a spread-out position and a close-up position, - a locking means 250 by sliding hook 224C (here four locking means 250) in a position between its open position and its closed position, and - an actuation means 240 for each sliding hook 224C (here two actuation means 24) from its extended position to its extended position.

[0060] According to an unrepresented variant of the mounting platform 202, the mounting platform 202 includes at least one stop for translational blocking of the platform 202.

[0061] Advantageously, as shown in [Fig.4], the clipping means 220 comprises at least one pair of a first and a second hook 222, 224 according to which the first and second hooks 222, 224 of the pair are arranged opposite each other, along the transverse direction T. According to a particular example as shown in [Fig.4], the clipping means 220 comprises two pairs of hooks.

[0062] According to a first variant of the clipping means 220, as shown in [Fig. 4], the first and second hooks 222, 224 of each pair correspond to a sliding hook 224C. According to a second variant of the clipping means 220, not shown, the first hook 222 of each pair is fixed relative to the platform 202 and the second hook 224 of the pair corresponds to the sliding hook 224C.

[0063] Each of the first and second hooks 222, 244 has a concave face 226 corresponding to the curved hollow surface of the hook.

[0064] According to a first embodiment of the clipping means 220 of the fastening interface 200 as shown in [Fig. 4], the concave face 226 of each first hook 222 is oriented in the opposite direction to that of the concave face 226 of each second hook 224, along the transverse direction T. According to a first variant as shown in [Fig. 4], the concave face 226 of the first hook 222 is arranged opposite the concave face 226 of the second hook 224 of the same pair of hooks. According to a second variant not shown, the concave face 226 of the first hook 222 is not arranged opposite the concave face 226 of the second hook 224 of the same pair of hooks.

[0065] According to a second embodiment of the clipping means 220 of the fastening interface 200 not shown: the concave face 226 of each first hook 222 is oriented in the opposite direction to that of the concave face 226 of each second hook 224, along the transverse direction T, and the fixing interface 200 includes at least one stop for blocking transverse translation of the platform 202.

[0066] As shown in [Fig. 4], each sliding hook 224C comprises a extension 228 comprising: a first part 230 bearing against the fixing plate 214 of the transverse section 212 and comprising a fixing hole 232, and a second part 234 extending perpendicularly to the first part 230 and comprising a through hole 236.

[0067] The locking means 250 of each sliding hook 224C of the clipping means 220 of the fastening interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention comprises: a guide slot 252 arranged in the adjustment plate 214 of the transverse section 212 of the platform 202 and extending in the transverse direction, and a clamping screw 254 received in the guide slot 252 of the adjustment plate 214 and in the fixing hole 232 of the sliding hook 224C.

[0068] When the clamping screw 254 of the locking means 250 is loosened, the sliding hook 224C of the clipping means 220 associated with this locking means 250 is free to move in translation within the guide slot 252. When the clamping screw 254 of the locking means 250 is tightened, the sliding hook 224C of the clipping means 220 associated with this locking means 250 is blocked in translation relative to the guide slot 252.

[0069] The actuation means 240 of each sliding hook 224C of the clipping means 220 of the fastening interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention comprises: an adjusting screw 242 received in the through hole 236 of the first hook 222 and in the through hole 236 of the second hook 224, the adjusting screw 242 comprising a head bearing against the second part 234 of one of the first or second hooks 222, 224 and a shaft passing through the two through holes, and a nut 244 arranged to bear against the second part 234 of the other of the second or first hooks 224, 222.

[0070] Advantageously, the nut 244 of the actuation means 240 is integral with the second part 234 of the first or second hook 222, 224.

[0071] Tightening and loosening the adjusting screw 242 of the actuating means 240 causes the first and second hooks 222, 224 of the same pair to move closer together or further apart relative to each other along the transverse direction T. In the first variant, where the first and second hooks 222, 224 of the same pair are sliding hooks 224C, tightening and loosening the adjusting screw 242 causes the two sliding hooks 224C to move synchronously within the guide slot 252 of the adjusting plate 214. In the second variant, where the first hook 222 of a pair is fixed and the second hook 224 of the pair is a sliding hook 224C, tightening and loosening the adjusting screw 242 causes only the sliding hook to move. 224C in the guide slot 252 of the adjustment plate.

[0072] In the mounted position of the mounting interface 200 on the luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 as shown in [Fig.4]: - the lower face 202B of the platform 202 is arranged opposite the longitudinal and transverse bars 32, 34, 36 of the luggage rack 30, - the first hooks 222 of the clipping means 220 are fixed to the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 such that the concave face 226 of the first hooks 222 bears against the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30, and - the second hooks 224 of the clipping means 220 are fixed to the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30 according to which the concave face 226 of the second hooks 224 is in contact with the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30.

[0073] A method for mounting the fastening interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention on the luggage rack 30 of the luggage rack assembly 10 comprises the following steps: - unlocking each sliding hook 224 in the adjustment slot 252 by loosening the clamping screw 254 of each locking means 250, - spacing by translation of the sliding hooks 224C of the clipping means 220 such that the distance between the first and second hooks 222, 224 is greater than the distance between the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 of the luggage rack 30 in the transverse direction T, - positioning of the fixing interface 200 against the luggage rack 10 so that the first longitudinal section 208 of the platform 202 is arranged on the side of the first longitudinal bar 32 of the luggage rack 30 and the second longitudinal section 210 of the platform 202 is arranged on the side of the second longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30, - bringing the sliding hooks 224C closer to the clipping means 220 by translation so that the first longitudinal bar 34 of the luggage rack 30 is received in the first hooks 222 and the second longitudinal bar 34 is received in the second hooks 244, - locking each sliding hook 224C in the adjustment slot 252 by tightening the clamping screw 254 of each locking means 250. - The translational spacing and coming together steps of the sliding hooks 224C of the clipping means 220 correspond, respectively, to the unscrewing and screwing of the adjusting screw 242 of each actuating means 240.

[0074] According to a particular example, the luggage rack assembly 10 may include: - a first fixing interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention mounted on the luggage rack 30, - a second fastening interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention mounted on the first fastening interface 100 according to which the first and second hooks 122, 124 of the clipping means 120 of the second fastening interface 100 are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal sections 208, 210 of the first fastening interface 200, and - an accessory 40 fixed on the second fixing interface 100, along the longitudinal direction L.

[0075] The distance between the first and second longitudinal sections 108, 110 of the platform 102 of the fixing interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention corresponds to the distance between the first and second longitudinal sections 208, 210 of the platform 202 of the fixing interface 100 according to the second aspect of the invention.

[0076] In the event that the dimensions of the mounting interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention are not suitable for the dimensions of the luggage rack 30, a mounting interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention is added and arranged between the mounting interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention and the luggage rack. More particularly, the use of the first mounting interface 200 according to the second aspect of the invention allows, when the distance between the first and second longitudinal sections 108, 110 of the platform 102 of the mounting interface 100 according to the first aspect of the invention is less than or greater than the distance between the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 of the luggage rack, the fixing of the second fixing interface 100 on the luggage rack 30 thanks to its adjustable clipping means 220 allowing the distance between the first and second hooks 222, 224 to be adapted to the distance between the first and second longitudinal bars 32, 34 of the luggage rack 30.

Claims

Demands

1. A fastening interface (100) for an accessory on a luggage rack, the fastening interface (100) comprising: - a platform (102) having a first and a second longitudinal section (108, 110) opposed to each other in a transverse direction (T), and connected to each other by at least one transverse section (112), - a clipping means (120) comprising at least a first hook (122) arranged on the first longitudinal section (108), and at least a second hook (124) arranged on the second longitudinal section (110), at least one of the first and second hooks (122, 124) being a pivoting hook (124P) movably pivotally mounted on the platform (102) between a closed position and an open position, - an actuating means (140) for the pivoting hook (124P) from its closed position to its open position, - a locking means (150) for the swivel hook (124P) in its closed position,and - at least one locking stop (160) against longitudinal translation of the platform (102).

2. Fixing interface (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second hooks (122, 124) of the clipping means (120) each have a concave face (126) oriented in opposite directions to each other, along the transverse direction (T).

3. Fixing interface (100) according to claim 1, characterized: - in that the first and second hooks (122, 124) of the clipping means (120) each have a concave face (126) oriented in the same direction relative to each other, along the transverse direction (T), and - in that it comprises at least one locking stop (160) in transverse translation of the platform (102).

4. A fastening interface (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second hooks (122, 124) of the clipping means (120) are arranged opposite each other, along the transverse direction (T).

5. Fixing interface (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating means (140) comprises a handle (142) integral with each pivoting hook (124P) of the clipping means (120).

6. Fixing interface (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means (150) is arranged on one of the longitudinal sections (108) of the platform (102).

7. Fixing interface (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one pair of two locking stops (160) in longitudinal translation of the platform (102) spaced apart from each other, in a longitudinal direction (L) perpendicular to the transverse direction (T).

8. An assembly comprising a first fastening interface (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a second fastening interface configured to be arranged between the fastening interface (100) and the luggage rack (30), the second fastening interface (200) comprising: - a platform (202) having first and second longitudinal sections (208, 210) opposed to each other in a transverse direction (T), and connected to each other by at least one transverse section (212), - a clipping means (220) comprising at least one first hook (222) arranged on the first longitudinal section (208), and at least one second hook (224) arranged on the second longitudinal section (210), at least one of the first or second hooks (222, 224) being a sliding hook (224C) movably mounted on the platform (202),along the transverse direction (T) between a spread position and a close position, and - a locking means (250) for the sliding hook (224C) from its spread position to its close position.

9. Assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the second fixing interface (200) comprises at least one longitudinal translation blocking stop of the platform (202).

10. Assembly according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that for the second fastening interface (200): - each sliding hook (224C) of the clipping means (220) comprises an extension (228) having a first part (230) arranged against the platform (202) and provided with a fixing hole (232), - the locking means (250) comprises: - a transverse guide slot (252) arranged in the platform (202), and - a clamping screw (254) received in the guide slot (252) and in the fixing hole (232) of the sliding hook (224C).

11. Assembly according to claim 10, characterized: - in that the clipping means (220) of the second fastening interface (200) comprises at least one pair of a first and a second hook (222, 224) of which at least one of the first and second hooks (222, 224) of the pair is a sliding hook (224C), the first and second hooks (222, 224) of the pair being arranged transversely opposite each other and each comprising an extension (228) having: • a first part (230) arranged against the platform (202), and • a second part (234) perpendicular to the first part (230) and having a through hole (236),and - in that the second fastening interface (200) comprises an actuating means (240) for the sliding hook (224C) from its extended position to its extended position, comprising an adjusting screw (242) received in the through hole (236) of the first hook (222) and in the through hole of the second hook (224).

12. Luggage rack assembly (10) comprising: - a luggage rack (30) comprising a first longitudinal bar (32) and a second longitudinal bar (34) connected together by at least one transverse bar (36), - a fixing interface (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, mounted on the luggage rack and according to which the first and second hooks (122, 124, 222, 224) of the clipping means (120) are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal bars (32, 34) of the luggage rack (30).

13. Luggage rack assembly (10) comprising: - a luggage rack (30) having a first longitudinal bar (32) and a second longitudinal bar (34) connected to each other by at least one transverse bar (36), - an assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 11, mounted on the luggage rack and according to which the first and second hooks (222, 224) of the clipping means (220) are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal bars (32, 34) of the luggage rack (30) - the first fixing interface (100), mounted on the second fixing interface (200) and according to which the first and second hooks (122, 124) of the clipping means (120) of the first fixing interface (100) are fixed respectively on the first and second longitudinal sections of the second fixing interface (200).

14. Luggage rack assembly (10) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that it includes an accessory mounted on the fixing interface (100).

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